Little Excavator is trying to work with the BIG Excavators. However, the Big guys find a job they cannot do....they are too BIG. They call Little Excavator to come and help and he is just the right size. Very cute book, easy to read, rhyme and flow. Good message about self-esteem and finding the right 'man' for the job! ( )

Little Excavator finds himself lost when he is beside and trying to work with the BIG Excavators. However, the Big guys find a job they cannot do....they are too BIG. They call Little Excavator to come and help...he is just the right size......

All Little Excavator wants to do is help build the new neighborhood park. He might be small, but he’s got heart and spirit. This is one of the many lessons this charming book has to offer, along with a variety of rhyming texts that is sure to keep the kiddies entertained. The beautiful illustrations are bold and full of color.

Children will be drawn in by Little E, as he tries to find the right job to do, and how he (though small) can help in a BIG way. At first he seems to be more in the way than helping, but by the end of the tale, it is his small size that helps complete the park.

The lesson of “size doesn’t matter” and that anyone (big or small) can make a contribution are lessons that every child needs to learn, and be encouraged to act on in daily life. This is one of my very favorite lessons from Little Excavator. Most importantly, this lesson flows through the story, and isn’t “preached” at but gently demonstrated.

Little ones will have a blast reading Little Excavator out loud either in a group or with their caregivers. My nephews love playing with their trucks, and they especially loved making all the noises of the various construction vehicles as I read this book with them. They were very happy that Little E was able to help out in the end. Little E was a big hit with them and I highly recommend it for little readers everywhere. ( )

great rhyming, great story ( )